National News From November 2011

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Want vs. Need?

Want vs. Need?

What does yelling, pushing and shoving, pepper spraying, tasering, fighting, and arrests all have in common? It means the holiday shopping season has begun. I am sure by now everyone has seen different videos from throughout the country at shopping cente…
Reflect for Thanksgiving

Reflect for Thanksgiving

As Americans take to the skies and roadways for Thanksgiving, take time to reflect about what Thanksgiving really is. Truly give thanks to the family members and friends that make you the person you are. Reflect on your life and ask yourself what am I th…
Is Interactive News Replacing Traditional News?

Is Interactive News Replacing Traditional News?

Which do you prefer: interactive news or standard news? With a million different ways to get news nowadays do you prefer to get it from standard news sources (TV, newspapers) or Interactive sources (Facebook, websites, Twitter)? For me it’s simple,…
What has happened to society?

What has happened to society?

With the on-going allegations against Penn State University, the real question is what has happened to society? Our children are the most precious and innocent people in the world. To take away a child's innocence, and have him or her live with the s…
What Are You Thankful For?

What Are You Thankful For?

With Thanksgiving just a week away, it’s time to tell us what you are thankful for this year. I’m thankful for a lot of things: my family, my two obnoxious terriers, moving out of my parent’s house. I’m thankful to have a job I re…
How Hard Is It To Start a Business In America?

How Hard Is It To Start a Business In America?

Small businesses are always a hot topic around elections, but how hard is it to start a business in America? I would argue it’s very hard. Not only do you need the money for the start up costs of a business (finding a building, supplies, etc) then …
Apple or Pumpkin Pie?

Apple or Pumpkin Pie?

It’s the great pie debate at my house every year during Thanksgiving, which is better: Apple or Pumpkin pie? For my money, Apple is more the traditional Thanksgiving pie. I mean the colloquialism is “as American as apple pie” not pumpki…
When Do You Put Up Christmas Decorations?

When Do You Put Up Christmas Decorations?

It’s the season to be thinking about Christmas. Thanksgiving and Black Friday are less than two weeks away. So when do you start putting your Christmas decorations up? I always wait until the first week of December to put up my decorations but I re…
How Do You Get Your News?

How Do You Get Your News?

With so many different venues to get your news from nowadays, it’s easy to be on news overload. So where do you get your news? For me it’s simple, I get the vast majority of news online from websites. MSNBC, CNN, FOXNEWS and USA Today Online …
Have You Ever Fried A Turkey?

Have You Ever Fried A Turkey?

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, its time to start thinking about turkey. Have you ever fried a turkey? I’m a big fan of the traditional oven-roasted turkey. The idea of frying a turkey was foreign to me. I’m not even that big of fan of…